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House committee passes bill banning FCC from regulating Internet prices

Republicans say the bill is meant to preserve competition in the broadband market.

On Mar 15, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Top U.S. lawmakers investigating whether powerful DOJ office skirted transparency laws

Top lawmakers are concerned that the Obama administration is trying to avoid transparency.

On Mar 14, 2016 by Eric Geller

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DHS, DOJ silent on congressman’s questions about anti-LGBT agenda in Rentboy case

'In America, gay sex is not a crime.'

On Mar 9, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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U.S. attorney general defends fight against Apple over terrorist’s iPhone

'I support strong encryption. ... The issue here is warrant-proof encryption.'

On Mar 9, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Witches put a hex on Martin Shkreli—and it might be working

Double, double, toil and trouble.

On Mar 3, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

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U.S. lawmakers grill FBI director on Apple, encryption, and privacy

From data breaches to legal precedent, lawmakers voiced many concerns about the ongoing court battle.

On Mar 1, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Here’s what Apple and the FBI will say to open today’s big encryption hearing

The FBI director will warn that 'these are not just theoretical concerns.'

On Mar 1, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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How to watch the Apple vs. FBI congressional hearing

The fight over unlocking a terrorism suspect's iPhone is getting even more public.

On Mar 1, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Here’s the bill proposing a U.S. government ‘encryption commission’

The breakdown of the proposed membership is interesting.

On Feb 29, 2016 by William Turton

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FBI director denies seeking legal precedent with iPhone unlocking order

James Comey, the FBI director, said catching terrorists was his main goal in the controversial case.

On Feb 25, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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‘The Daily Show’ turned Congress into a frustrating board game

If you think these rules are ridiculous, watch what happens in Washington.

On Feb 24, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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Pro-encryption lawmakers see ‘Apple vs. FBI’ fight as a chance to educate Congress

'Backdoors are losers.'

On Feb 23, 2016 by Eric Geller

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House Democrats accuse FBI of trying to bypass Congress in iPhone unlocking case

The Democrats accused the FBI of attempting 'an end-run around the legislative process.'

On Feb 18, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Senior U.S. lawmaker presses DOJ for update on Silicon Valley encryption talks

The senior lawmaker said he had 'yet to see any concrete progress' on the issue.

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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iPhone unlocking court order prompts familiar battle lines in Congress

'Court orders are not optional and Apple should comply.'

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller